Plant Head – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Jobs in Suleimaniyah, Iraq | 10–15 Years Experience

Location

Suleimaniyah, Iraq

Job Category

• Healthcare & Medical
• Manufacturing & Production
• Science & Research

Job Overview

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Plant Head to lead its manufacturing operations in Suleimaniyah, Iraq. This senior leadership opportunity is ideal for professionals with extensive experience managing pharmaceutical production facilities, particularly in Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) and Injectable manufacturing environments. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end plant operations while ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards.

As the Plant Head, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence across production, quality assurance, quality control, engineering, and regulatory compliance. This role offers significant leadership responsibility, opportunities for professional development, and long-term career growth within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall pharmaceutical manufacturing plant operations.
• Manage Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) and Injectable manufacturing processes.
• Oversee production planning, operational efficiency, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) functions.
• Manage engineering, maintenance, and facility operations.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Monitor production performance, quality metrics, and operational KPIs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve business and manufacturing objectives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong experience in both Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) and Injectable Manufacturing.
• Expertise in plant operations, production management, QA, QC, engineering, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to improve operational productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Immediate joiners or candidates with short notice periods are preferred.
• GCC pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is an advantage.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a major pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to advanced pharmaceutical production technologies.
• Leadership role within a growing pharmaceutical organization.
• Professional and collaborative working environment.

Career Growth

• Executive-level leadership opportunities within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Professional development through strategic operational management.
• Career progression in pharmaceutical operations, manufacturing excellence, and corporate leadership.
• Continuous exposure to international pharmaceutical manufacturing standards and regulatory best practices.

Application Process

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